From Joy to Sorrow: Tragic Killing of Dr. Shahnawaz Mir

Dr. Shahnawaz Mir, a compassionate doctor from Nayidgam, was tragically killed in a terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir. Just weeks after his daughter's wedding, his community mourns his loss. Survived by his family, Dr. Mir is remembered for his selflessness and dedication to his patients and kin.

In a tragic turn of events, the echo of wedding celebrations at Dr. Shahnawaz Mir's home shifted to cries of mourning following his untimely death in a terrorist attack. A compassionate doctor revered by his community in Nayidgam, Budgam, Dr. Mir was gunned down alongside six laborers at a tunnel construction site on the Srinagar-Leh National Highway.

As thousands congregated to bid farewell, the streets resonated with slogans of 'Naara-e-Takbeer, Allahu Akbar', marking both his funeral and the people's call for justice. The entire community, enveloped in grief, paid homage to the man they see as a martyr, whose life epitomized service and kindness.

The tragic loss of Dr. Mir, fondly remembered as a pillar of support by neighbors and family, underscores the relentless cycle of violence in Jammu and Kashmir. As his son Mohsin aspires to fulfill his father's dreams, the legacy of this venerable doctor lives on, echoing in the hearts of those he touched.

(With inputs from agencies.)